Asst. Manager, Mobile & Desktop Development

Job SummaryThe Assistant Manager – Desktop & Mobile Development leads, guides, and supports the engineering team responsible for designing, building, and maintaining multi-platform desktop and mobile applications. Balancing hands-on technical guidance with team leadership, this role oversees project execution, architectural integrity, and code quality while mentoring software engineers. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and cross-functional technology teams to translate business requirements into performant, secure, and user-centric desktop and mobile solutions.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership & ArchitectureLead the design, development, and maintenance of cross-platform desktop applications (e.g., Electron, .NET/C#, C++) and mobile applications (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter, or native platforms).Review technical designs, conduct code reviews, and maintain engineering standards across all development sprints.Drive architectural choices, ensuring applications are scalable, secure, modular, and optimized for performance.Establish standard operating procedures for continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and release management across app stores and enterprise distribution channels.Project & Team DeliveryManage sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and resource allocation in an Agile/Scrum environment.Collaborate with Product Owners and UI/UX designers to translate requirements into clear user stories and technical tasks.Identify project risks, technical debt, and bottlenecks, implementing proactive solutions to ensure on-time delivery.Coordinate deployment cycles, app store submission processes (Apple App Store, Google Play Store), and desktop application installer updates.People Management & MentorshipAssist in managing, coaching, and evaluating the desktop and mobile engineering team.Foster a collaborative, innovative, and continuous-learning team culture.Conduct regular technical check-ins, identify skill gaps, and support team members in their career growth.Assist in talent acquisition, interviewing, and onboarding new engineers.Governance, Security & Quality AssuranceEnforce mobile and desktop security best practices, data privacy standards (e.g., GDPR, local privacy laws), and secure coding practices.Partner with QA teams to drive automated testing strategies (unit, integration, and UI testing).Monitor post-release application performance, crash analytics, and user feedback to prioritize bug fixes and optimizations.Key CompetenciesTechnical Depth: Deep proficiency in both mobile (native or cross-platform) and desktop application frameworks, architecture, and deployment pipelines.Agile Leadership: Strong ability to run Agile ceremonies, manage project timelines, and balance competing technical priorities.Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking: Aptitude for troubleshooting complex software bugs, performance bottlenecks, and system integration issues.Communication & Collaboration: Clear verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and bridge product-engineering gaps.People & Team Development: Proven capability to mentor engineers, build cohesive teams, and promote engineering excellence.